Assistant Controller

hardycorp; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Family-oriented company culture

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Hardy Corporation, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage financial reporting and accounting processes. This role requires a Bachelor's in accounting and over 5 years of accounting experience.

Key responsibilities include ownership of financial reporting, monthly close processes, and collaboration with the accounting team. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Construction Accounting background preferred
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the monthly close and reconciliation process
• Prepare monthly financial reporting package for the Controller
• Lead bi-weekly and quarterly accounting team meetings
• Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues
• Assist with job cost analysis and financial reviews
• Filing state and federal taxes
• Assist with Monthly Forecasting and Annual Budget

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel skills

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Spectrum/Viewpoint or construction ERP systems

Job description

Do you enjoy working in a stable and consistent work environment? Do you prefer routine and following a set process? If you enjoy doing detailed, accurate work in a structured work environment, keep reading!

Hardy Corporation, a mechanical service contractor for over 75 years, has an opportunity for an Assistant Controller to join our team, reporting to the Controller.

Below are some of the responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits of the position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, and these may change over time.

Core Values

• Trustworthy
• Positive Work Ethic
• Team Player

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the monthly close and reconciliation process to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Prepare monthly financial reporting package to Controller
• Lead bi-weekly and quarterly accounting team meetings using EOS/L10 structure
• Identify discrepancies and proactively resolve accounting issues
• Maintain accountability for balance sheet integrity and cash accuracy
• Assist with job cost analysis, WIP schedules, and project financial reviews
• Support construction-related accounting processes including retainage and contract billing/collections
• Filing state and federal taxes monthly, quarterly, yearly
• Process yearly W-2 forms, 1099 and 1095’s
• Preparing Year End Financials, working closely with outside CPA
• Assist with Monthly Forecasting and Annual Budget
• Assisting the Controller as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Construction Accounting background preferred
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Experience with Spectrum/Viewpoint or construction ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Good problem-solving and time management skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Willing to adjust for departmental workload changes
• Ability to work efficiently and multitask

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Monthly closes completed accurately and on time
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations consistently maintained
• Financial reports delivered timely to management
• Accounting issues identified and resolved proactively
• Strong communication and accountability within the accounting team
• Reliable support for leadership decision-making

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical insurance with company-paid portion
• 401(k) with 4.5% company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Stable, family-oriented company culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement